Scenery & Imagery
The writer compares the scenery to what?
A different world.
In the sentence “Tiny cracks of light peek through the clouds,” which literary technique is used?
Personification.
Which phrase shows the writer’s excitement at the start of the trip?
“Inside me, a mix of nerves and excitement makes my stomach flutter.”
Why are many sentences in the lodge description complex?
To build detailed imagery and immerse the reader.
Name two daytime activities visitors can do at Deplar Lodge.
Skiing, snowshoe hiking.
Give one word that shows the landscape has many high peaks.
Mountains.
What effect does starting the Northern Lights paragraph with “Once we receive the go-ahead” create?
Builds suspense and anticipation.
How does the writer feel during the snowshoe hike?
Calm and peaceful.
How does slowing the pace during the flight affect the story?
It makes the experience feel dreamlike and allows the reader to visualise the scene.
Name two evening or special entertainments offered.
Star-gazing, performing music/karaoke.
How is the snow described as untouched?
Like crisp white linen sheets stretched over the earth.
Why does the writer use words like “majestic” and “unforgettable” to describe the flight?
To make the scene feel awe-inspiring and dreamlike.
What phrase shows James’ attitude toward snow?
“He adores snow even more than I do.”
What effect do repeated short sentences like “We wait, we sit, we listen” create?
Builds tension and emphasizes anticipation.
Quote from the text that shows the lodge is cosy.
“It feels like a home from home.”
Which phrase shows the snow piled on roofs like dessert?
“Draping the roof like heavy icing.”
How do short sentences like “We wait with hushed anticipation” affect the reader?
They create tension and a sense of immediacy.
Which phrase describes the writer’s awe during the flight?
“I barely breathed in the last 45 minutes.”
Why does the writer use commas and dashes to include extra details?
Commas provide minor detail; dashes give emphasis.
Quote from the text that shows the lodge is exclusive.
“Boasting only 12 elegant rooms.”
What description of Myvatn is used to create a dreamlike effect or feel like a dream?
“Snow-capped peaks appear like waves of ice cream.”
Why does the writer include descriptive details about the lodge furniture and rugs?
To immerse the reader and create a cosy, homely atmosphere.
How is the atmosphere at the evening lounge described?
Lively and sociable, with music, dancing, and shared stories.
Why does the story move between inside the lodge and the outside scenery?
To contrast human comfort with natural beauty and maintain reader engagement.
Summarize all the activities and entertainment in one sentence.
Visitors can ski or hike, take an air tour, watch the Northern Lights, and enjoy evening meals, music, and social activities by the fire.